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Hamas hands over remains of one more Israeli captive, vows to return rest
Palestinian group requests help, heavy machinery to search for bodies still trapped under rubble after Israeli strikes.
Categories: South Asia
Trump says Ukraine war could end ‘quickly’ as he meets Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian president also expressed optimism about reaching a ceasefire and urged pressure against Russia's Putin.
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Liverpool vs Man Utd: Premier League – teams, start, lineups
Liverpool face fierce rivals Manchester United in our featured live Premier League commentary stream on Sunday.
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Tesla’s proposed $1 trillion pay package for Musk faces investor push back
The electric carmaker had unveiled chief Elon Musk's proposed $1 trillion compensation plan in September.
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A right-wing run-off: What to know about Bolivia’s presidential election
After an historic defeat for the long-dominant political left, two candidates have promised a new pro-market direction.
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Trump confirms ‘submarine’ attack in Caribbean, amid reports of survivors
The US president also indicated Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro offered concessions in a bid to lower tensions.
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Britain’s Prince Andrew gives up royal title amid Epstein allegations
Prince Andrew’s reputation has suffered in recent years, mainly due to his ties to US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Zelenskyy congratulates Trump on Gaza, asks for help ending Russia’s war
During a White House visit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he’s confident they can end Russia’s war.
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Is there enough international political will to probe war crimes in Gaza?
The UN says peace without justice is not sustainable.
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Gaza’s Sayed al-Hashim mosque reopens after two years
For the first time in two years, people in Gaza gathered at the centuries-old Sayed al-Hashim mosque in Gaza City.
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Are 16-year-olds too young to vote?
We look at 16-year-olds who are set to be given the right to vote in the UK.
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Georgian police raid homes of former officials including ex-prime minister
Authorities in Georgia have been clamping down on figures accused of trying to overthrow the government.
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‘We fear for my father’s life’: Marwan Barghouti’s son to Al Jazeera
The son of imprisoned Palestinian political leader Marwan Barghouti says his family fears for their father’s life.
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Gaza aid deliveries still face Israeli roadblocks a week into ceasefire
As calls for border crossings to reopen grow, Israeli attacks on Palestinians kill and wound several despite truce.
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On Ukraine’s Reconstruction
As the war in Ukraine nears its fourth year, uncertainty is growing over the future of international support. Meanwhile, mounting pressure on Russia’s economy and an increase in high-tech, drone-centric warfare continue to bolster Ukraine’s defense. Experts from Ukraine and Europe discuss international financial initiatives to support Ukraine’s reconstruction and revitalize its infrastructure and economy in the aftermath of Russia’s military aggression.
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- This report lays out strategies for rebuilding Ukraine, reintegrating workers, and growing the country’s economy post-war.
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Host: Heidi Crebo-Rediker, Senior Fellow, Center for Geoeconomic Studies at CFR
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Guests: Nadia Calviño, President, European Investment Bank
Sergii Marchenko, Minister of Finance, Ukraine
Odile Renaud-Basso, President, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
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Categories: Defense Policy
Madagascar’s Randrianirina promises ‘profound change’
Madagascar coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina promised that the country is heading towards a transformation.
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Will Madagascar’s coup overshadow its Gen Z revolution?
Madagascar’s Gen Z declared victory after the president fled, but will they have a say in the country’s future?
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Portugal’s parliament approves far-right party’s bill to ban face veils
If bill is signed into law, Portugal would join several European countries which already have full or partial bans.
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The six problems a Gaza ceasefire has brought Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu
Netanyahu has been accused of exploiting the Gaza war for his own gains, and an end to it could cause him problems.
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How will Putin travel to Hungary to meet Trump with ICC arrest warrant?
Will Putin be inspired by fellow ICC fugitive Netanyahu to take a more circuitous route to his destination?
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